Looking for caregivers to join our home care family

Description:

At ComForCare Home Care we value our home care aides like family. We celebrate success and have fun! Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best life possible. We offer flexible hours, from a few hours a week to as many as you can handle. We want to offer you the opportunity to work while raising your children, going to school, etc.

We invite you to become part of our team! We have open positions and are looking for the very best to support clients in their homes. Whether you are looking to get started in a home care career or are an experienced aide, we have something for you.

Shifts are available throughout Santa Cruz County. We will consider your availability and preferred locations when setting up your schedule.

We provide caregivers competitive pay, training, as well as opportunities for advancement. Orientations happen every other week.

Are you naturally nurturing? Do you want a job that is truly fulfilling? Our independently owned and operated franshised offices are looking for you.

Job Summary:

The Home Care Aide (HCA) provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.

Essential Functions:

Personal Care

Provide assistance with: bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assisstive devices (wheel chair, walker, crutches, cane), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding.

Companion/Sitter/Household Management

Provide companionship and respite services for family

Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms.

Medication Services

Assist with medications that the client self-administers.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

High school graduate or G.E.D certificate.

CPR and First aid Certs. ( We offer classes in our office monthly)

At least six months experience as a Personal Care Assistant in healthcare (in homes or facilities) skills training can be provided.

Meets passing criteria on DEARS Ethics test

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.

Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.

must be over 18 year of age.

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.